Monday,
11 August 2025
Community shops local this winter

July is usually a quiet month for local retailers however the Weddin Winter Wander proved there is still plenty of support for Grenfell’s small businesses with 500 entries received over just three weeks.

The initiative saw several of Grenfell’s retailers come together for the combined giveaway, which aimed to highlight the wonderful shops in Main Street and encourage residents and visitors to shop local.

The retailers involved included The Conron Store, Jan Parlett's Country Experience, The Conron Coffee Store, Grenfell Gunyah, The Natural Home, Chrome Boutique, The Tin Cupboard, Wild Child, Scope Clothing, Bound Pages Bookshop, Over and Above Photography, Paper Daisy Studio and Visit Weddin.

Manager of The Conron Store, Sophie Hancock, said the prizes donated for the giveaway demonstrated not only the generosity of local businesses, but the wonderful variety of products and services you can find in town.

“Every store in Main Street has something beautiful and different to offer and by teaming up for the giveaway it created a fantastic rural retail experience for locals and visitors," she said.

“The Weddin Winter Wander is another excellent example of how we continue to support each other and the great things local retailers can do for our community when we work together.”

May Suzuki from Bound Pages Bookstore added she was proud of everyone involved in the giveaway – both the businesses and customers.

“The Weddin Winter Wander would not have been possible without the participating business and 500 entries means 500 purchases were made in town – that’s an amazing show of support," May said.

“Even though the giveaway has ended, we hope residents and visitors continue to support Grenfell’s retailers because when one does well, our community does well.”

The Weddin Mountains Region’s team praised the organisers noting the positive flow on effects from an initiative like this.

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“Behind every great event is a great team, and a special thank you needs to go out to the amazing ladies and businesses who brought the Weddin Winter Wander to life.

“With 500 entries received, it’s clear our community loves to support local and it’s community spirit like this that keeps Grenfell thriving.”

The winners of the Weddin Winter Wander giveaway have been announced with Clemence Matchett receiving first prize, Marie Cotter taking home second prize and Hannah Lynch claiming third prize.

This was the first time the Weddin Winter Wander has been held but the local businesses are already planning for 2026.